Carnival Cruise Line has revealed plans for a near $200 million bow-to-stern makeover for Carnival Triumph, which includes the renaming of the ship as Carnival Sunrise.
The vessel will join Carnival’s Sunshine class after a two-month refurbishment from March 1 2019 in Cadiz, Spain.
The dry dock makeover will add all of Carnival’s branded food, beverage and entertainment, and include an update to all staterooms and a redesign of its Captain’s Suites.
Carnival Sunrise will re-enter service with a series of five- to seven-day voyages from Norfolk, Virginia, in the US, from April 29 next year followed by a summer schedule of four- to 14-day departures from New York starting May 23 before it moves to Fort Lauderdale in October.
“The introduction of Carnival Sunrise will provide our guests with an array of exciting dining, bar and entertainment choices,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “The new Carnival Sunrise is part of our multi-billion-dollar ship enhancement programme that is transforming our fleet on an unprecedented scale.”
Gus Antorcha, Carnival’s chief operating officer, who has led the reimagination of Carnival Sunrise, added: “These new dining spaces and features complement many of Carnival’s signature food and beverage outlets that were added during previous renovations.
“Carnival’s investments are part of an overall plan that is raising the bar on ship amenities and features, itineraries and offshore excursions that our guests are loving.”